Casualties unknown

1990-06-02: Cessna C205 (N8215Z) — Anderson, IN

Anderson, IN, US

On June 2, 1990, a Cessna C205 (registration N8215Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Anderson, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE LANDING ROLL AFTER A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE TOTAL POWERPLANT FAILURE AND THE IFR WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH LIMITED THE LANDING SITE SELECTION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During cruise flight in IFR conditions with moderate rain, an aircraft experienced a complete loss of engine power. Unsuccessful restart attempts led to a forced landing, where the aircraft nosed over after the nose wheel dug into the ground.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that the aircraft was in cruise flight under instrument flight rules (IFR) when moderate rain was encountered. During this phase, the engine completely lost power. The pilot made several attempts to restart the engine, but none were successful. Consequently, a forced landing was initiated.

Forced Landing

During the forced landing, the aircraft traveled over a slight embankment. The nose wheel subsequently dug into the ground, causing the aircraft to nose over. The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position. The specific location and time of the event were not disclosed in the report.

Post-Accident Examination

A post-accident examination was conducted on the engine, its accessories, and the fuel system. Investigators found no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunction. The cause of the power loss remains undetermined based on the examination results.

Operational Context

The flight was conducted under IFR conditions, and moderate rain was reported at the time of the incident. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the initial report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23355. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.